The Architects, Constructors and Engineers Mentor Program of Greater New York recently held its 13th annual luncheon and announced 58 four-year scholarship awards, totaling $179,000, for youth pursuing the ACE professions. Some of the recipients of the 2008 ACE Mentor Scholarships pictured from left, are: Priscilla Richards, Angela Kermouch, Clare Kearney, Emiliday Manzueta and Chantel Columna. Second row pictured from left, are Renier Schepers, Kion Sawney, Scott Fallick, Evin Robinson, and Paul Marzuillo. Photo courtesy of Bob Wallace Photography.

Professional Women in Construction recently hosted a developers forum to discus the industry’s latest trends. Speakers pictured from left, are: (seated) David Berger, Fifth Square Partners; Lois Weiss, New York Post; Eran Conforty, Horizen Global; (standing) Mick Walsdorf, FLAnk; Mario Procida, SDS Procida Development Group; Gregory Belew, Fifth Square Partners; Michael Yanko, Horizen Global; Christopher Schlank, Savanna Real Estate Fund; Lina Gottesman, Altus Metal & Marble Maintenance. Photo courtesy of PWC.

The Greater New York Construction Users Council recently hosted its 2008 Chairman’s Reception to honor New York City’s top infrastructure, office, sports, interior, public, hotel, green, healthcare and downtown projects. Pictured from left, are: Bernadette Vero of Metro North Railroad, Emad Lotfalla of Turner Construction Company and Mike Walsh of EJ Electric Installation Co. Photo courtesy of GNYCUC.